Sri Lanka seeks deeper cooperation with France, EU
Sri Lanka seeks deeper cooperation with France, EU as the country looks to strengthen partnerships in sustainable development, trade, investment, and climate-related initiatives.
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Sri Lanka Faces Proposed US Tariffs in Forced Labour Trade Probe
Sri Lanka caught in widening USA supply chain crackdown as the United States moves forward with a broad trade investigation that could result.
- June 4, 2026
Trade Relations
Urgent reforms vital to secure new GSP Plus scheme
Urgent reforms vital to secure new GSP Plus scheme as Sri Lanka faces a critical deadline to secure continued preferential access to one.
- June 1, 2026
International Economic Developments
Sri Lanka-Russia Business Council Members’ Night 2026
Sri Lanka-Russia Business Council Members’ Night 2026 brought together key stakeholders in Colombo to reinforce economic and diplomatic ties between Sri Lanka and.
- April 7, 2026
Trade Relations
Sri Lanka, Russia reaffirm cooperation at Inter-MFA talks
Sri Lanka, Russia reaffirm cooperation at Inter-MFA talks, underscoring their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding collaboration across political, economic, and multilateral.
- April 6, 2026
Trade Relations
Sri Lanka–Benelux Business Council meets Dutch Ambassador
Sri Lanka–Benelux Business Council meets Dutch Ambassador to strengthen bilateral trade engagement and explore new opportunities for private-sector collaboration between Sri Lanka and.
- April 2, 2026
International Economic Developments
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister visits Sri Lanka for talks
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister visits Sri Lanka as diplomatic engagements between the two countries continue to strengthen, with high-level discussions scheduled to take.
- April 2, 2026
Trade Relations
Oil, equity prices shape Iran War adverse scenario macroeconomic impact: Fitch Ratings
Oil, equity prices shape Iran War adverse scenario macroeconomic impact: Fitch Ratings, highlighting the potential global economic fallout if geopolitical tensions persist through.
- March 30, 2026
Trade Relations
Iran will offer fuel and essential supplies to Sri Lanka if requested
Iran will offer fuel and essential supplies to Sri Lanka if requested as Tehran signals its willingness to support the island nation amid.
- March 24, 2026
Trade Relations
Sri Lanka, Australia to strengthen longstanding bilateral ties
Sri Lanka, Australia to strengthen longstanding bilateral ties was the focus of high-level discussions held at the Presidential Secretariat, highlighting renewed efforts to.
- March 24, 2026